Description
PerformX Custom Cursors replaces the default browser pointer with smooth, animated geometric cursor effects that enhance your website’s user experience without compromising performance.
Designed with speed and compatibility in mind, the plugin provides modern cursor interactions while keeping frontend assets lightweight and optimized.
Features
- Smooth mouse-tracking physics
- Interactive expanding hover effects
- Lightweight and performance-focused
- Easy WordPress admin configuration
- Custom cursor color selection
- Multiple cursor shape options
- Compatible with modern WordPress themes
- Mobile-friendly behavior
Whether you’re building a portfolio, agency website, landing page, or business site, PerformX Custom Cursors helps create a more engaging browsing experience.
[For configuration details and setup instructions, visit: Plugin documentation]
(https://performx-custom-cursors-docs.mathewsherin22.workers.dev/)
[Custom Plugin Developed and Maintained by PerformX: performx.me
Roadmap
1.0.2
- Multi-user role configuration support.
- Additional color preset collections.
1.0.3
- Velocity-based cursor scaling.
- Click ripple animation effects.
1.0.4
- Expanded cursor shape library.
- Secure SVG cursor support.
1.0.5
- Additional compatibility improvements for Divi Builder and Bricks Builder.
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Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/performx-custom-cursorsdirectory, or install through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin.
- Open Settings -> PerformX Custom Cursors.
- Configure your preferred cursor appearance.
- Save your settings.
FAQ
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Does this plugin work with any WordPress theme?
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Yes. The plugin is designed to work with most modern WordPress themes.
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Does it affect website performance?
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No. The plugin is lightweight and optimized to minimize performance impact.
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Can I disable cursor effects on mobile devices?
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Yes. Cursor effects are automatically adjusted or disabled for touch devices via core viewport rules.
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Is Elementor supported?
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Yes. The plugin includes compatibility features that seamlessly bypass active rendering screens inside the Elementor Workspace interface.
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Contributors & Developers
“PerformX Custom Cursors” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.1
- Added native WordPress settings dashboard.
- Added custom cursor color picker.
- Added cursor shape selector.
- Improved security using manage_options capability checks.
- Added hexadecimal color validation.
- Improved Elementor compatibility engine rules.
- Improved Gutenberg compatibility wrapper.
- Added cache-busting version parameters for frontend assets.
- Fixed asset loading issues.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added animated custom cursor.
- Added hover interaction effects.
- Added WordPress admin settings page.
